Super Sukhoi | IMR https://imrmedia.in/tag/super-sukhoi/ Indian Military Review, Defense News, Indian Defence Review Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:02:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://imrmedia.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-IMR-Logo-512x512-px-32x32.jpg Super Sukhoi | IMR https://imrmedia.in/tag/super-sukhoi/ 32 32 Debate Over Upgrading Rafale’s Radar with Indigenous GaN Tech https://imrmedia.in/debate-over-upgrading-rafales-radar-with-indigenous-gan-tech/ https://imrmedia.in/debate-over-upgrading-rafales-radar-with-indigenous-gan-tech/#respond Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:53:58 +0000 https://imrmedia.in/?p=17805 India’s recent introduction of a GaN-based AESA radar for the AMCA and Super Sukhoi upgrade has sparked debate over upgrading the Rafale jets’ GaS radar with indigenous technology. The indigenous radar promises enhanced capabilities, including greater autonomy from French approvals for weapon integration. However, obstacles such as intellectual property rights and the need for rigorous […]

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]]> India’s recent introduction of a GaN-based AESA radar for the AMCA and Super Sukhoi upgrade has sparked debate over upgrading the Rafale jets’ GaS radar with indigenous technology. The indigenous radar promises enhanced capabilities, including greater autonomy from French approvals for weapon integration. However, obstacles such as intellectual property rights and the need for rigorous re-certification processes pose challenges. While immediate upgrades may be risky, collaboration with France on incremental enhancements could enhance compatibility with Indian systems. Ultimately, India’s focus on indigenous development aligns with its self-reliance goals, potentially reducing dependence on foreign technology while advancing its defense capabilities.

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